/ma.dam/
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Translation
Mrs. / Ms. (abbreviation for madame)
Word origin
Written abbreviation of madame ('Mrs, Madam'), from ma ('my') and dame ('lady'), from Latin domina ('mistress of a household').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- domina
- English cognates
- dame, madam, dominate
Examples
Dupont disponible l'-midi.
Mrs Dupont will be available after two in the afternoon.
, Leroy, .
The head of the office, Mrs Leroy, announced her retirement.
Martin .
Mrs Martin has asked to meet you in person.
Lambert - .
Mrs Lambert is making a cake for her grandchildren tomorrow.
Garnier, - confirmé .
Hello Mrs Garnier, your appointment is confirmed for Thursday.
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